Its that time of year when the Kent Memorial Library begins to think of its annual book sale. The book sale, which begins on Memorial Day weekend and runs through mid-October, is a major fund-raiser for the Library. As the Library only receives 30% of its funding from public sources, it depends on the fund raising activities of its hardworking volunteers, such as its book sale, to finance its purchase of materials, support its children and adult programs, and maintain its physical structure. Continue Reading
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On Thursday, Feb. 18, the Kent Memorial Library, Kent, CT participated with 135 other libraries in Connecticut, in Snapshot Day – collecting information to capture the impact that Connecticut libraries have on their communities on a typical day. People come not only to check out books, but use computers, look for a job or attend programs. All across the state, libraries are the cornerstones of their communities, places where people come together to visit, learn, and share ideas. Continue Reading Since the first Kent Film Festival in March of 2006, this grassroots celebration of independent film has steadily grown into a much-anticipated Litchfield County event. Kent Film Festival co-founders, Frank and Patrice Galterio, assisted by the Festival Advisory Board, have continually selected films, created events and workshops that bring acclaim, attention and vital support to independent filmmakers. This year’s Festival, April 22-25, will showcase an impressive list of nominated films, workshops and events. Continue Reading Kent’s Social Services Director, Jerrilynn Tiso, is still taking applications for the Energy Assistance Program. There are several levels of energy assistance and each has its own income guidelines. In addition, Jerrilynn can take applications for Operation Fuel, yet another energy assistance program with its own, higher income guidelines. Continue Reading The Easter Egg Hunt for Kent youngsters ages 10 and under is Saturday, March 27 at 10 a.m. at Kent Town Hall. The inclement weather date is April 3. The hunt, co-sponsored by the Kent Lions Club and Kent Park and Recreation, features two age groups, ages 5 and under and ages 6-10. Youngsters may bring their own bags or baskets, and bags will be provided. For more information, call 860-927-1003.  Email This Post
James Pierce Stearns, 78, of Kent, CT, died of cancer March 2, 2010. He was born to James and Esther Stearns on January 15, 1932 in Boston. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Byard Stearns; Continue Reading By John Mauer After a week of interviews, the Board of Selectmen appointed attorneys from Cramer & Anderson as the Town Attorney for Kent. Jeff Sienkiewicz, the previous Town Attorney, will be retained as special counsel for the Schaghticoke litigation. The callers for the chimney service scam are at it again, calling local people to schedule false workmanship. They sometimes claim to have done previous cleaning, even though no service was performed. If challenged, they will hang-up. They are using Long Island phone numbers, including 631-924-0428, 0249, 0452, and 0461. If contacted, please call First Selectman Bruce Adams at town (860-927-4627) or home (860-927-4981). Hopefully, we can get the town ordinance modified to make such solicitation illegal without a permit. Calling the state for help appears useless, as one resident discovered. Email This Post
The New Milford Hospital Social Work Department will host a seminar on “Managing Cancer Pain” for patients and families on Thursday, March 18 at 11:30 a.m. in the Hospital’s Robison Conference Rooms. Continue Reading All Aboard! Kent Historical Society’s “Sunday Series” program presents the documentary film “The Last Train to Pittsfield ” on Sunday, March 21, 2:00PM at Kent ’s Town Hall. Continue Reading |
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